The Boston Red Sox will face the New York Mets on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 5:10 p.m. The game will be held at Citi Field in New York and broadcast on NESN. The Red Sox enter with a money line of +116, while the Mets are at -135 at most Massachusetts sportsbooks.
Red Sox vs. Mets Pregame Odds (9/03/24)
Odds for tonight’s MLB game between the Red Sox and Mets suggest a competitive matchup. Various sportsbooks provide different lines, with the Mets generally favored. The over/under is set at 8.0 across all platforms, indicating a moderate scoring game. Below are the specific odds from major sportsbooks:
- FanDuel: Mets -132, Red Sox +112, over/under 8.0
- DraftKings: Mets -135, Red Sox +114, over/under 8.0
- Caesars: Mets -135, Red Sox +115, over/under 8.0
- BetMGM: Mets -135, Red Sox +115, over/under 8.0
MLB odds are subject to change for Red Sox vs. Mets
Red Sox vs. Mets projected starting lineups today
Red Sox starting lineup
- CF Jarren Duran (L)
- LF Rob Refsnyder (R)
- RF Tyler O’Neill (R)
- 3B Rafael Devers (L)
- C Connor Wong (R)
- DH Masataka Yoshida (L)
- 2B Romy González (R)
- 1B Triston Casas (L)
- SS Ceddanne Rafaela (R)
Mets starting lineup
- SS Francisco Lindor (S)
- 3B Mark Vientos (R)
- LF Brandon Nimmo (L)
- 1B Pete Alonso (R)
- RF Jesse Winker (L)
- DH DJ Stewart (L)
- C Francisco Alvarez (R)
- 2B Jeff McNeil (L)
- CF Harrison Bader (R)
Projected lineups and injuries are from Sportsdata.io
Red Sox vs. Mets probable starters for Tuesday, Sept. 3
| Starters | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K% | BB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (BOS) Kutter Crawford (R) | 8-12 | 4.12 | 1.10 | 21.8 | 6.5 |
| (NYM) David Peterson (L) | 8-1 | 2.83 | 1.32 | 17.3 | 9.6 |
Red Sox vs. Mets Injuries for Tuesday
Red Sox: Luis García (RP) – right elbow inflammation, 15-day IL. James Paxton (SP) – right calf strain, 60-day IL. Trevor Story (SS) – torn labrum, 60-day IL. Lucas Giolito (SP) – internal brace procedure, 60-day IL, out for season.
Mets: J.D. Martinez (DH) – paternity list. Paul Blackburn (SP) – right hand contusion, 15-day IL. Sean Reid-Foley (SP) – right shoulder impingement, 15-day IL. Drew Smith (RP) – right elbow sprain, 60-day IL, out for season.
Boston Red Sox Team Stats
Currently ranked 7th in the AL and 3rd in the AL East, the Boston Red Sox have a 70-68 season record. Their performance in the last 10 games has been underwhelming with only 3 wins. In their last game, the Red Sox faced a 1-0 loss against the Mets. Boston’s season stats include:
- Runs per game: 4.8
- Team average: .256
- Team home runs: 172
- Team stolen bases: 124
- Team ERA: 4.14
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1165
New York Mets Team Stats
Holding the 7th position in the NL and 3rd in the NL East, the New York Mets have a 74-64 season record. They have shown strong form recently with 7 wins in their last 10 games. The Mets secured a 2-1 victory against the White Sox in their last game. New York’s season stats include:
- Runs per game: 4.7
- Team average: .249
- Team home runs: 175
- Team stolen bases: 90
- Team ERA: 4.04
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1216
Player Stats for Red Sox vs. Mets
Tonight’s game between the Red Sox and Mets features notable performers, including Boston’s Jarren Duran and New York’s Francisco Lindor. Season stats from these players suggest strong performances in this outing. Look for Duran to continue his consistent hitting, while Lindor contributes with his all-around game.
Boston Red Sox Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Jarren Duran leads the Red Sox in batting average and runs, making him a key player to watch. Rafael Devers is another crucial player with impressive home run and RBI stats. Recent performances by players like Ceddanne Rafaela and Triston Casas show promising potential for the game.
- AVG Leader: Jarren Duran .294
- HR Leader: Rafael Devers 28
- RBI Leader: Rafael Devers 80
- Runs Leader: Jarren Duran 96
- SB Leader: David Hamilton 33
New York Mets Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Francisco Lindor stands out for the Mets with his solid batting average, runs, and RBIs. Pete Alonso is another player to watch, leading the team in home runs. Recent games have seen contributions from players like Luis Torrens and Brandon Nimmo, adding depth to the lineup.
- AVG Leader: Francisco Lindor .271
- HR Leader: Pete Alonso 30
- RBI Leader: Francisco Lindor 81
- Runs Leader: Francisco Lindor 95
- SB Leader: Francisco Lindor 25
